The School Board of District 261 met in regular session on September 18, 2008 in the Media Center of the School. Chairman J. Rylander called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with members Graham, LaRue, Nelson, Risbrudt, D. Rylander, J. Rylander, and Wing present. Also present were Allan Jensen, Tom Otte, Renee Melby, Carol Koefod, and Barb Kraemer.

Approval of bills: August Pre-paid: $23,569.24, August Wire Transfers: $26,024.20, and September bills: $79,182.82.

Mr. Nelson seconded. MCU.

Communication/DelegationsNone.

Board ReportsMrs. Wing gave a report on Ashby Education Foundation.

Mr. Nelson gave a report on Region I.

Mr. J. Rylander handed out the compiled list of cost saving ideas to be discussed at next months meeting.

Principal’s ReportMr. Otte reported on the following:

Homecoming is October 3rd with Coronation being held September 29th.

The Goals Workshop presented by Darla Haarstad, Alexandria Schools, was held during workshop. There will be follow up at the end of each quarter.

Grant County is holding a County School Disaster Exercise entitled Table Top Exercise on October 29th.

The EDUSS Software is in use and will be expanded to additional students.

Ashby was randomly selected to be a part of the National Assessment Education Program test which will be given to 4th Grade on January 27th.

Information is being gathered on the College Level Examination Program and will be distributed to Students and Parents.

The After School Program has up to 22 participants with an average day being 16-19 students.

Mr. Nelson made a motion to approve the acceptance of the After School Program Grant from West Central Initiative in the amount of $10,000.00 and a donation of $1,000.00 from the Ashby Lions Club for the After School Program for FY10. Mrs. Wing seconded. MCU.

Genesis Gradebook software problems are being worked on. Teachers may need to use Micrograde for the 1st Quarter and then have additional training on Genesis in November after some problems are worked out.

Area Principals have been looking at ACT test scores and have secured presenters to assist them.

Lutheran Social Services will be offering the Incredible Years Parent Education Program at the Ashby School beginning next week.

A Fellowship of Christian Athletes Chapter is being organized by students and parents which will meet on a volunteer basis over lunch break.

Mr. LaRue made a motion to set Route Driver Sub pay at $22.00 per trip, and Extra Curricular driving at $11.00 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour for hour 7 and greater per trip. Mrs. Graham seconded. MCU.

Action ItemsMr. Risbrudt made a motion to approve the Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement Report for 2007-208 and to distribute by website publication at www.ashby.k12.mn.us. Mr. Nelson seconded. MCU.

Mrs. Graham made a motion to approve Annual Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Discrimination Laws. Mr. LaRue seconded. MCU.

Mr. LaRue made a motion to grant Allan Jensen and Renee Melby authority to electronically transfer funds as allows by MS471.38 and between money market and checking accounts. Mr. D. Rylander seconded. MCU.

Mr. LaRue made a motion to levy the maximum for the Levy Limitation and Certification 2008 payable 2009. Mr. D. Rylander seconded. MCU.